Vance and Second Lady Visit Israel to Support Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Israel on Oct. 21, 2025, to support Gaza ceasefire negotiations at a critical phase. Vance met with special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and President Isaac Herzog; the senior-level visit signaled U.S. commitment to closing a final hostage-release and ceasefire agreement as approximately 100 hostages remained in Gaza.